SOLUTION: Jake buys oranges at 3 for 46¢. He sells them at 5 for 80¢. In order to make a profit of $1.00, how many oranges must he sell?

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Question 231617: Jake buys oranges at 3 for 46¢. He sells them at 5 for 80¢. In order to make a profit of $1.00, how many oranges must he sell?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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.46/3=.1533 cents each cost
.80/5=.16 cents each sold
1/.0067=149 must sell for $1.00 profit